Flemish Clothing

Images of children, and children&# 39;s clothing, in the Renaissanc e. Includes kids from Denmark, England, Flanders, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain; from peasants & paupers to princes & princesses .

Costuming diary for the construction of a Flemish noblewoman's outfit.

Images of wide silk belts worn by ladies in the 15th century, organized by color to better understand which colors were used. (These are sometimes considered "Burgu ndian,&#34 ; but they seem to have been fashionabl e in France, Flanders, and England too.) In several of the paintings, one can even discern the pattern woven into the silk.

A re-creation of a dress from Brueghel's ''Peasant Dance.''

A blog with research and re-creatio ns of Dutch and Flemish clothing and accessorie s.

Flemish dress is composed of a number of separate pieces, which can be mixed and matched to suit the weather or your taste. The kirtle, gown, and sleeves can be any color combination you wish, and you can also choose a color for the gown lacing ribbon that will contrast with the kirtle.

Includes contemporary descriptions of clothing, as well as a glossary of terms relating to civil, professional, ceremonial, ecclesiastical, and military costume.

Discusses the construction of doublets and jerkins depicted on men in Breughel's paintings, along with other garments typically seen.

Brass and iron and copper (enamelled) with silk. Enamelled.

Additional photos at:
http://www.bildindex.de/bilder/MI07909d09a.jpg
http://www.bildindex.de/bilder/MI07909d11a.jpg

A portrait gallery of Flemish women of the 16th century and their headdresses.

This paper is a result of a simple question: what did a working woman wear during the latter half of the 16th century?